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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1955
Page
14
The Labor Department estimated 4 200 strikes caused 28 million man days of idleness in 1955, up 21 percent from 1954. About 2.0 million workers were involved, nearly 80 percent more than 1954, with steel and auto contract wars driving part of the rise.
Adolfo Cortines born December 30 1891 in Veracruz Mexico. Elected president of Mexico in 1952 he oversaw industrialization and close ties with the United States. He began as an accountant in Veracruz and joined politics during the Mexican Revolution as an army paymaster leading the Institutional Revolutionary Party.
President Eisenhower leads the American public's most admired men in 1955, with Winston Churchill second and Douglas MacArthur third. The poll notes a rise of religious leaders in the top ranks and lists notable figures such as Truman Schweitzer Graham and Adlai Stevenson, while sports figures and entertainers are notably absent.
In Chicago a holdup man first robbed Anthony A. Gorman of 15 dollars at a cleaning shop and returned it after hearing children next door. Police report the gunman then gathered 203 dollars from four other neighborhood shops.
A reflective saying notes outsiders can bring happiness to insiders by proving inclusivity is rewarding. It suggests exclusivity lacks appeal when others seek entry and shared cheer.
Washington an organization raises funds for the Yonan Codex a complete Aramaic New Testament manuscript. The Aramaic Bible Foundation defended the codex value amid a Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis critique claiming a higher appraised price and noting other manuscripts. The foundation says the codex is the oldest complete New Testament in Aramaic and argues Aramaic was spoken by Christ and his disciples.
The Santa Claus Good Fellow ship Club Inc closes its season at the Labor Temple with 40 to 50 Navy Mothers Club members attending a Christmas party. Santa and Mrs. Claus distributed presents donated by club members during the event.
The Chicago and North Western Railway reports 11 months of net income of 2 838 154 after fixed charges up from a year ago 4 402 345 deficit. November net income 151 627 versus 165 041 deficit. Operating revenues 183 160 898 for 11 months up from 172 969 263. November revenues 16 784 193 up from 15 862 386. Net railway operating income 7 765 024 versus 477 187. November income 605 050 versus 299 389.
Graham flour, a whole wheat flour with the wheat germ, contains fat. The fat slowly rancidifies over time, so graham flour keeps less well than refined white flour.
In Los Angeles the Rita Hayworth case centers on a four million dollar Joseph and His Brethren project. Studio executive Jerry Wald says Dick Haymes pulled his wife from a rehearsal after being asked to leave. Rita Hayworth filed a breach of contract suit for 150 000.
St John s Evangelical and Re formed Church on West Ave at Market St will hold a New Year watch night service in the sanctuary Saturday at 11 p m. The service features music and meditation in candlelight and ends as the New Year begins. Pastor Rev Ralph Kuether invites the public to attend.
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